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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1886

Page

8

Democrats Meet in New York Confirm Dan iels for Court of Appeals

The Democratic State committee at the Gilsey House in New York endorsed Judge C Daniels of Buffalo for the Court of Appeals with acclamation. The meeting discussed President Cleveland and Governor Hull, rejected Bourke Cochran's amendment, and referred the question of a constitutional convention to the executive committee. Republicans gathered with pledges against coalitions, while Brooklyn Prohibitionists urged an anti saloon plank and constitutional convention. The Daniels nomination was announced and a formal address to the people was prepared for release after a Monday headquarters opening.

New York Democratic State Committee Honi Wm House C. B. Walker D. C. Herrick Albany Republican State Committee Daniels Rufus W. Kha Cleveland Hull Bourke Cochran Repuiblicau Ter Mn Executive Committee Gilsey House Brooklyn Hawes Brooklyn Constitution Club Democrats Cole E. W. Hatch C Daniels Buffalo Justice Court of Appeals Ana Judse Daniels Gisey House

No Break Prospect Amid Labor Unrest in Latem

Rumors of a returning workforce fade as the Knights of Labor hold firm. About 15 percent of members have withdrawn from the order, with several shops reopening only partially. Secretary Schreiber urged restraint to avoid violence while police report incidents linked to nonunion action and threats.

Charles Harrin Joseph L. Austin Schreiber Knigits Peabody George F. Putnam's Woon Ra William Campbell Harrington Peabody Police Walter Cunningham Cunningham

Constitutional Prohibition Convention Held in South Framingham

A convention to back a constitutional prohibitory amendment met at Ehnwood Hall South Framingham with morning and afternoon sessions. Rev Frederick C Sturgis Natick and J D Hunt Milford led the organizing committee. Speakers A Miner Boston and C A Litchman Marlborough addressed the crowd. A key afternoon talk came from Rev Hugh Montgomery. Resolutions urged Legislature to submit the amendment and fund enforcement, condemning any official or party not in favor. A telegram noted the Republican platform supported submission, drawing muted applause. Attendees included J C Fay Fayville and others. more meetings are likely in nearby towns.

Ashland Ehnwood Hall South Framingham Worcester Frederick C. Sturgis Natick J. D. Hunt Milford Alley A. Miner Boston Charles At Hugh Mongomery Peorte Oene John J. Smimens 3. C. Fay Fayville

Court Moor mac Ancient Order of Foresters Banquet

LoweExt Sept 28 The annual banquet and anniversary of Court Moor mac Ancient Order of Foresters was held in their hall last evening with many members from Boston Manchester Lawrence Nashua and other cities. Addresses were given by John J Donovan Dr William G B Reilly John H Houghton Daniel J Donohue Edward S Quinn and others. An interesting suit began in Superior Court as ex city chairman John Nolan sues Michael Maguire for 5000 defamation claiming Maguire earlier fueled allegations of a city job scheme. N Pratt and E B Quinn for Nolan. J Rowley and others for Maguire.

Bowell LoweExt Moormac Order of Foresters Boston Manchester Lawrence Nashua John J. Donovan William GB. Reilly John H. Houghton Daniel J. Donohue Dward &. Quinn Superior Court C. Shiiman John Nolan Michael Maguire Maguire Iuve Nolan N. Pratt E. B. Quinn Laintae Iy Richardson Jeremiah Rowley

Prays Secure Major Carpet Contracts in Six Months

Messrs. JoaN YW. Pray Sons & Co of 558 and 660 Washington Street have executed some of the largest carpet contracts ever awarded in this country within the past six months.

Messrs Joan YW. Pray

Quake Relieves and Relief Efforts in Charleston

Charleston reports no aftershocks by 7 pm as relief work continues after the quake. 1375 applicants seek about 800000 in aid, with funds under 500000 raised. 400 buildings checked by experts. Red Cross representatives Clara Barton and Dr Hubbell left for Washington. Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, endured two quick aftershocks around 11 pm, rattling doors and windows.

Charleston D. C Clara Barton Hubbell Red Cross Society Washington Lancaster Penn Elizabethtown

New Hampshire Corporations To Pay Valuations

The State board of equalization filed assessments against railroads telegraph and telephone firms for the current year in New Hampshire. The report details valuation figures and related figures for various entities, highlighting financial standings and proposed recoveries.

New Hampshire Coxcorp N. H State Board of Equalization Hampshire

Judge finds no warrant for verdict in boycott conspiracy case

New Haven Conn September 20 Judge Stoddard to submit finding to the Supreme Court of Errors states the evidence did not warrant a guilty verdict against any defendants in the alleged conspiracy to extort money. The trio Benjamin E Glidden David O BNama and Thomas F Mulcahy union members were convicted of conspiracy attempting to boycott the Court to compel it to become a union office.

New Haven Conn Stoddard Superior Court Supreme Court of Errors Benjamin E. Glidden David O. Bnama Thomas F. Mulcahy Typegraphicsl Union

Party Nominations Across States Highlight Races

Septembers bring nominating conventions. In Nebraska General John M Thayer is named governor with H H Shedd as lieutenant governor. Denver Republicans pick William H Moyer for governor N H Meldrum for lieutenant governor G G Symmes for Congress P W Breen for state treasurer and James Rice for secretary of state. Crxcrxnartz Ohio Free Republicans renominate Benjamin Initer Worth and Charles E Brown for Congress.

Lryycom Republicf John M. Thayer H. H. Shedd Denver William H. Moyer N. H. Meldrum G. G. Symmes P. W. Breen James Rice

Boston Sub Treasury Report Details 1885 Balance

Sub-Treasurer Kennard of Boston forwards the fiscal year 1885 report to the U S treasurer. Balance on hand June 30, 1885 was 2 287 475 dollars. Receipts totaled 81 808 014 dollars and disbursements reached 84 497 275 dollars leaving a year end balance of 20 180 489 dollars. Customs receipts led at 22 738 796 dollars.

Washington Kennard Boston United States

Remarkable revival after death shocks doctors story

The Evening Journal reports Mrs. Fraser was revived from death in CuicaGo on Sept 29 by Dr. Mark Jr. Lackerstein. Ten drops of nitro glycerine injected into the arm revived her within minutes after death caused by shock from gall stones.

CuicaGo the Evening Journal Fraser Mark Jr. Lackerstein

Democratic candidates decline probate and sheriff races

Dover New Hampshire September 20 Lemuel Welch of Great Falls and Nathan H Leavitt of Newmarket both Democratic candidates for Stafford county probate register and Rockingham county high sheriff decline to run. Vacancies will be filled by the State committee.

Dover N. H Lemuel Welch Great Falls Stafford County Nathan H. Leavitt Newmarket Rockingham County

Feeny Boy Fatally Shoots Mother in Portland

Patrick Feany a 16 year old son of laborer Patrick Feeny of the Portland Water Company, shot and killed his mother on Chatham street while talking to her by a horse. Feany fled after the incident and is said by some to have warned his mother beforehand, while others claim the shooting was accidental.

Portland Sle Patrick Feany Patrick Feeny Portland Water Company Chatham Street Young Feeny

Waterbury editor arrested for criminal libel

Waterbury Conn Sept 29 C W Elkens prominent Waterbury lawyer caused the arrest of M J Drizzinska editor of the Waterbury Career on a charge of criminal libel.

Waterrury Conn C. W. Elkens Waterbury M.J. Drizzinska

How to tan sheep skins into cushions and mittens

A historical guide describes tanning two long wool skins using hot water, alum and salt, soaking overnight, then drying and scraping. After salting the flesh side and drying, the finished hides become white, sturdy door mats or carriage cushions and can be turned into warm mittens.

Fin Ann

Potash Manuring Timings by Soil Type

Professor 5. W. Johnson states the optimal time for applying muriate of potash depends on soil quality heavy soils benefit from autumn and winter manuring while light sandy soils suit early spring southern farmers are advised to note this and the rule likely applies to kainit also Western farmers gain advantage by planting large acreages to cut plowing planting cultivating and harvesting costs

5. W. Johnson

Charles Gordon Greene laid to rest at Mount Auburn

The mortal remains of journalist Charles Gordon Greene were interred at Mount Auburn after services in Boston. A bier displayed in the Commonwealth Hotel rooms bore a black cloth cover and roses, while a long list of colleagues and notable attendees filled the rooms and church. The Unity Church choir sang as Rev Minot J. Savage honored Greene’s generous character and enduring legacy.

Charles Gordon Greene Mt. Auburn Commonwealth Hotel Janet Robert Weir W. H. Candy R. M. Field Museum 5. M. Hobbs D. W. Smith R. I. Atwell EOE Goodrich Dr. Tucker W. EB. Smart HW. P. Colbert Janes H Joshua G. Reals Sonus Lb. Bail Pon QO. Kent Peter Butter Ada Ir Stieee Stephen M. Allen The Webster Historicoal Society Andrew B. SS Maniel H. Gookin Thar Jes Levi Woodbury S. B. Krogman W. Clapp Seth J. Thoimans J. H. Denton A Be Gy Smith Dexter N. Richards Cyrus Haldeman John T. Smith Luther Farnham W. HH. Hh.andrews John D. Gushing Alonzo Hamilton Church of the Unity Minot J. Savage

Rescued In Mid Ocean Aboard Durham City

Chief Officer Galbraith reports a dramatic rescue at sea after an able seaman William Scott fell overboard in a gale. The Durham City crew maneuvered to reach him amid a heavy roll, launched the No.1 port cutter, and saved the man clinging to cattle-pen wreckage. Scott recovered and resumed duty. Alfred All, injured when the deck gear failed, was removed from duty. The voyage from London Sept 15 endured strong easterly, southeasterly, and later northerly winds toward the banks and port.

Galbraith Durham City Furness Line Lund London William >Scott Scott Pancar Oficer

Great phosphate case decided by South Carolina court

Judge Cothron in Charleston concluded in the State of South Carolina v Pacific Guano Company that the company mined phosphate rock from state beds on Horse Island and nearby creeks. The decree fixes damages at 53,570.43 and weighs production costs against value, detailing quantities mined and the method for calculating the state's loss.

Cothron Charleston South Carolina Pacific Guano Company Beaufort County Horse Island South Wimbee Palmer's Pacific Company Pacffic All &3 Supreme Court Wallace Pacife

Farmers urged to stop feeding potato vines to manure

Farmers who have habitually drawn potato vines to barns to work into manure should omit the practice this year. In areas with potato rot, the rot is caused by a juvenile tooth from the leaf and spreading it to the manure heap risks disseminating the disease across the farm.

Detroit Beats Boston on Strong Fielding and Radbourn Pitch

In Detroit, Nash Johnson and Sutton starred in the field with Daily handling catching duties as Radbourn pitched well to clinch a 6 to 3 victory over Boston. Morrill and Thompson provided key two base hits, while the Boston nine stranded nine on base as the Detroit club dominated in defense and timely hitting.

Detroits Nash Johnson Sutton Daily Radbourn Bostons Rich Hornung Sutton Rf Rowesss Si Neh Lk Thompson Wise Ae Se Ok Termite Pr Pannon Morrill Letrolis Quest New York Kansas City Polo Grounds Cowboys Welch

Exhibition of wild throwing and poor pitching in New England League game

Sept 29 Flavernity New England League game afternoon an exhibition of wild throwing and poor pitching. Boston Blues defeat in a high scoring affair with Sullivan Foster Murphy and Shaw among the hitters. Wetzel allowed several runs as Hawkes McCormick and Ryan contributed to the offense. final totals show 13 runs to 7. Umpire Olis ander. Time two hours ten minutes.

NEW Yorks Kansas Citys POLA E. R Po.a Ewite Gick OO Raegiord Sao Oe Connor Myers FC Word Ss Os Oo Rowe Dorcan Bassett I'Donnelly Rich’son Deasiey Hackett Devens Weidman Connor, Myers McQneery Welch Insansas Citys McQueery Richardson Ward Phil Powers Philadelphia Chicagos Philadelphians Clarkson Ferguson Laly Philadelprias PO. A Poagr Wood Gore Andrew Mulvey Anson Ibd EAS Wil Dali Ryan Abe Od Se McCarthy O' Dalrymple Bastian Parrareihc Clements Philadelphias Es. U Willbinson Flinn Flint Whiladelphias Irwin Farrar Pfeffer Williamison Palmer Washington St. Louis Maroons Washingtons Maroons Pearce Kirby NEW England League Flavernity Haveriill W. Murphy M. Sullivan Foster A Murphy Wetzel Murphy Nave—McCormick Shaw Ryan Olisander

Local Baseball Scores and Postponement Announcement

At Louisville Metropolitans seven to Louis vill thirteen zero. Pittsburg Athletics played Pittsboros. Cincinnati Brooklyns won ten at Cincinnati. Marlboro Marlboros seventeen Cochituates. Newburyport Portlands seven Lynns two. The Lawrence Brockton game at Lawrence was postponed due to wet grounds.

Louisville Newburyport Portlands Lynns Lawrence-brockton Lawrence

Games Today Feature Intercity Matchups

Leaene Detroits visit New York Chicago at Washington St Louis plays Philadelphia Kansas City at Boston New England Boston at Haverhill Port lands at Lawrence generate a day of basketball and baseball pairings with regional clashes and travel matchups.

Leaene Detroits New York Chicagos Washington St. Louis Philadelphia Kansas Citys Boston New England Bostons Haverhill Portlands Lawrence

Labor matters mobilize 800 cloak makers in Boston

About 800 female cloak makers gathered at Codman Hall on Tremont Street to organize as a Knights of Labor assembly with Cyrus F. Willard presiding. Speakers George E. McNeil Frank S. Pickett John Orvis and Andrew Garbut urged unionizing for labor gains. Separately carpenters met at Odd Fellows Hall in East Boston to discuss forming a carpenters union.

Boston Carpenters’ Union

Hale's Honey and other patent remedies listed

An old advertisement lists Hale's Honey as a cure for Coush with 5 percent strength at one dollar. Slen’s Sulphus soap promises healing and beauty at 25 cents. German Corn Remover and Pikes Toothache Drops are priced at 25 cents each. Hilu's Hair and Whisker Dye in Black or Brown costs 50 cents. Pean's Rheumatic Files are claimed a sure cure.

HALE

Harvard Athletics Outlook Promising Hopeful Yet Uncertain

Harvard faces a lean year with few veterans in football and crew but aims to rebound. Captain Brooks leads the eleven while Keyes and Burgess back strong crew influence. Freshmen are awaited for nine positions and a potential coach could boost team play, as optimism mixes with gloom.

Harvard W.H. Brooks Varsity Yale Princston Keyes Burgess Butler Fiske Woodman Hale Perdon Wood Adams Princeton Fletcher Helden Porter Willard Holden Peabody Penrose Yocum HH. W. Keyes Mumford Brooks Remington Jume—Wood Alexander New London Starvard Vichels and Allen Smith Hm Edgerley Phillips Henshaw Foster Bingham Austin Nichols

Record of Boston society and civic appointments in brief

Massachusetts Humane Society investigates Matthew Matheson who saved Eddie Murphy from drowning. Matheson credited with seven lifeguard rescues. Executive council confirms twelve nominations for justices of the peace. Names include Erksine Warden of Waltham, Joseph F. Shaw of Lynn, John F. Winchester of Lawrence, Henry A. Estabrook of Fitchburg, B. T. Hillman of Chilmark, and others. Various society meetings noted: Scots Charitable Society opening season at Quincy House for St Andrew's festival. Grand Council of the Order of United Friends at Crawfiord House electing officers. Undertakers form mutual-benefit organization at Quincy. William H. Jackson arrested for arson in Brighton. reception committee named for Justin McCarthy visit. Walter Golf arrested for larceny of shoes from J. R. Read & Co. and Bedford Street location.

The Massachusetts Humane Society Matthew Matheson Eddie Murphy Matheson Executive Council Erksine Warden Waltham Massachusetts School Dr. Homans Joseph F. Shaw Lynn John F. Winchester William H. Jackson Sampson South Street Brighton New Bedford Hien Justin McCarthy Mees Boston Gubanquet John Bi. Fitzgerald Thomas FE

Cambridge Aldermen Hear Sewer Location in Montgomery Street

At a regular meeting the Cambridge board of aldermen held a hearing on the sewer location in Montgomery street and referred the matter to the committee on sewers. A petition from city laborers through an attorney asked weekly payment per Commonwealth statutes. Orders were adopted to lay sewers on Second street and Kennaird street. A polling-place list was adopted changing Putnam school in Precinct 1 Ware 3 for the Unitarian Church. An order authorized adding 46725 from John P. Squire & Co. for extra police duty to the police appropriation.

Cambridge Board of Aldermen Montgomery Street Committee On Sewers Commonwealth Second Street Kennaird Street Putnam School Ware 3 Unitarian Church John P. Squire & Co

Treatise on Cures for Consumption and Affections

A brief notice offers a medical treatise titled Weak Inns and related affections cured without a physician. Address the Word's Dispensary Medical Association at 603 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y., with 10 cents in stamps for delivery and further details. The ad emphasizes self treatment and directs readers to send for the pamphlet.

Word’s Dispensary Medical Association Main Street Buffalo

New Presses and Type for Post Newspaper

The Post announces new presses and type forming a larger edition. Eight pages will run seven columns each, signaling a modernization of layout and production capabilities.

The Highest Class Journal Advertises Broad News Range

A historic inure journal proclaims itself of the highest class, offering latest news and comment on financial commercial shipping political literary dramatic social club and general topics to its readers.

Beeston Post Widens to Eight Pages in New Format

The Herald and other papers praise the Beeston Post for adopting an eight page quarto, with improved typography and layout under new management. Editors and public express satisfaction at the paper's enhanced appearance, enterprise, and editorial quality as it shifts toward a more modern, readable Daily format.

the Herald Beeston Post Post the Traveller Springfield Republican Boston Post Times Financial Daily Record rProvidence Journal the Post New England Mail and Express New Bedford Standard The Worcester Spy Boston New York Old Post Bartfard Courant Brookline Chronicle Poston Post Bacon

Unclear Time Periods Listed in Article Fragment

The fragment mentions time spans such as one year six months three months one month and one year but provides no context or event linking these periods. No clear subject or action is identifiable from the readable text.

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